As an energy-efficient and low-carbon technology, ground-source heat pumps are promising to contribute to carbon neutrality in the building sector. A crucial component of these systems is the ground heat exchanger, which has been extensively studied...
Hydraulic conductivity (K) and the specific storage coefficient (S) are among the most important hydrogeological parameters of an aquifer. Traditionally, the hydrogeological parameters of a field aquifer system are mainly determined through a range o...
For many environmental applications, the interpretation of fiber-optic Raman distributed temperature sensing (FO-DTS) measurements is strongly dependent on the spatial resolution of measurements, especially when the objective is to detect temperature...
In situ chemical oxidation using permanganate as an oxidant is a remediation technique often used to treat contaminated groundwater. In this paper, groundwater flow with a full hydraulic conductivity tensor and remediation process through in situ che...
Ground-coupled heat pumps usually employ fields of borehole heat exchangers (BHEs), which must be designed by suitable models. In order to validate a BHE model, it is advisable to compare the computation results with experimental data. A well-known d...
To maximize the usefulness of groundwater flow models for the protection of aquifers and abstraction wells, it is necessary to identify and decrease the uncertainty associated with the major parameters such as permeability. To do this, there is a nee...
Web surveys are an integral part of the feedback of Internet services, a research tool for respondents, including in the field of health and psychology. Web technologies allow conducting research on large samples. For mental health, an important metr...
This paper shows a comparison between experiments carried out in a laboratory-scale sandbox where the migration of a dense nonaqueous phase liquid (DNAPL), hydrofluoroether (HFE-7100), in a saturated porous medium was investigated, and validation was...
Ore bodies generate natural electrical fields that are measurable at the ground surface. The ground surface signature of this electrical field is called a self-potential anomaly. We developed a sandbox experiment to monitor the evolution of a self-po...
This study investigated the saltwater upconing mechanism in fractured coastal aquifers. Head-induced saline intrusion was initiated into three narrow sandbox aquifers containing individual horizontal discontinuities placed on different positions. Sub...
In the context of global warming, rising sea levels are intensifying seawater intrusion in coastal areas. Due to the complex hydrodynamic conditions and increasing groundwater over-extraction in these regions, understanding the patterns of seawater i...
The aeolian sand-box backfilling method proves effective for environmentally friendly coal extraction in northwestern regions, including Xinjiang. This study investigated the geomechanical characteristics of aeolian sand-box backfill material and its...
Automated sandbox-based analysis systems are dominantly focused on sequences of API calls, which are widely acknowledged as discriminative and easily extracted features. In this paper, we argue that an extension of the feature set beyond API calls ma...
Augmented Reality (AR) is an innovative tool in education, enhancing learning experiences across multiple domains. This literature review explores the application of AR in education, with a particular focus on geographical learning. The study begins...
To facilitate energy transition, regulators have devised ‘regulatory sandboxes’ to create a participatory experimentation environment for exploring revision of energy law in several countries. These sandboxes allow for a two-way regulator...
The current cybersecurity ecosystem is proving insufficient in today’s increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks. Malware authors and intruders have pursued innovative avenues to circumvent emulated monitoring systems (EMSs) such as honeypots, v...
Augmented Reality (AR) technology visualizes virtual objects in the real environment, offering users an immersive experience that enhances their spatial perception of virtual objects. This makes AR an important tool for visualization in engineering,...
Soil moisture profile sensors (SMPSs) have a high potential for climate-smart agriculture due to their easy handling and ability to perform simultaneous measurements at different depths. To date, an accurate and easy-to-use method for the evaluation...
This study presents an insightful examination of the conceptual and practical facets of the Metaverse by establishing a novel theoretical framework underpinned by an empirical case study of the Sandbox platform. Anchored in the principles of legality...
In today’s connected world, there is a tendency of connectivity even in the sectors which conventionally have been not so connected in the past, such as power systems substations. Substations have seen considerable digitalization of the grid he...
The dual oil circuit centrifugal fuel nozzle is made of martensitic stainless steel, which has complex morphological characteristics. The surface roughness characteristics of the fuel nozzle directly affect the degree of fuel atomization and the spra...
Hydrocarbons represent one of the most dangerous sources of contamination for environmental resources. Petroleum contaminants released from leaking fuel storage tanks or accidental spillages represent serious worldwide problems. Knowledge of the cont...
The use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming video game development, enabling the creation of dynamic dialogues, procedural environments, and customized in-game experiences. However, this paradigm shift also introduces s...
The growing sophistication of malware has resulted in diverse challenges, especially among security researchers who are expected to develop mechanisms to thwart these malicious attacks. While security researchers have turned to machine learning to co...
WebAssembly code is designed to run in a sandboxed environment, such as a web browser, providing a high level of security and isolation from the underlying operating system and hardware. This enables the execution of untrusted code in a web browser w...
Modern malware poses a severe threat to cybersecurity, continually evolving in sophistication. To combat this threat, researchers and security professionals continuously explore advanced techniques for malware detection and analysis. Dynamic analysis...
Saltwater intrusion (SWI) in coastal aquifers poses a significant threat to freshwater resources, exacerbated by climate change and rising sea levels. This study investigates SWI dynamics using laboratory experiments, geophysical monitoring with the...
21 October 2021
This study focused on the processes of free infiltration, precipitation displacement, and natural attenuation of the LNAPL under the condition of near-surface leakage. Sandbox experiments were performed to explore the migration characteristics of LNA...
The detection of water leakage along its transportation network has important societal impacts, such as avoiding a large volume of water wasted along the waterways or preventing water-related chemical or physical surrounding media deterioration. Amon...
Given the digitalization trends within the field of engineering, we propose a practical approach to engineering digitization. This method is established based on a physical sandbox model, camera equipment and simulation technology. We propose an imag...
Wheeled rovers are widely used in lunar and planetary exploration missions owing to their mechanical simplicity and energy efficiency. However, they face serious mobility challenges on sloped soft terrain, especially in terms of sideslip and loss of...
The need for high-availability, efficient, training solutions for industrial automation technology is driving the adoption of new tools, software and services supporting the Industry 4.0 paradigm. Specific requirements include vendor agnostic and sta...
Ransomware-related cyber-attacks have been on the rise over the last decade, disturbing organizations considerably. Developing new and better ways to detect this type of malware is necessary. This research applies dynamic analysis and machine learnin...
The start and end of the urban phase of the Indus civilization (IC; c. 2500 to 1900 BC) are often linked with climate change, specifically regarding trends in the intensity of summer and winter precipitation and its effect on the productivity of loca...
Electrical resistivity (ER), induced polarization (IP), and self-potential (SP) are three geophysical methods that have been broadly used in the realm of mineral exploration. These geophysical methods provide complementary information, each exhibitin...
As cyber attacks grow more complex and sophisticated, new types of malware become more dangerous and challenging to detect. In particular, fileless malware injects malicious code into the physical memory directly without leaving attack traces on disk...
The Eastern Sag of the Liaohe Depression, situated in the Bohai Bay Basin, represents a key area for hydrocarbon exploration in northeastern China. Despite decades of research, the mechanisms governing its complex structural evolution remain unclear,...
Disseminated ores in porous or fractured media can be polarized under the application of an external low-frequency electrical field. This polarization is characterized by a dimensionless property that is called the “chargeability”. Induced polarizati...
Research on behavior regulation was carried out after several months of social isolation, provoked by the pandemic, between the months of February and March 2020. In spring 2020, many higher education institutions began to introduce digital tools of...
10 January 2020
Physical inactivity is a significant risk factor for childhood obesity. Preventing obesity in the early years reduces the risk of developing chronic health conditions later. Early childhood education and care (ECEC) services are important settings to...
Seawater intrusion in coastal aquifers is a worldwide problem exacerbated by aquifer overexploitation and climate changes. To limit the deterioration of water quality caused by saline intrusion, research studies are needed to identify and assess the...
There is a strong river water–groundwater hydraulic connection, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions in which rivers are the main source of groundwater recharge. Therefore, a study of this relationship is of great practical significance....
Compact antennas with ultra-wideband operation and stable radiation are essential for portable and airborne ground-penetrating radar (GPR), yet miniaturization in the sub 3 GHz region is strongly constrained by the wavelength-driven aperture requirem...
Financial systems are quintessential complex adaptive systems, where stability emerges from the dynamic interactions among multiple subsystems and regulatory components. Grounded in systems theory, this study re-frames the establishment of China&rsqu...
The rapid digital transformation of the financial sector has driven supervisory authorities to develop new tools for engaging with fintech innovation. Among these, Innovation Hubs have become essential mechanisms for improving regulatory dialogue, in...
Investigation of the change rate for contaminant parameters is important to characterize dense non-aqueous phase liquid (DNAPL) transport and distribution in groundwater systems. In this study, four experiments of perchloroethylene (PCE) migration ar...
Steam injection is an effective technique for the remediation of aquifers polluted with volatile organic compounds. However, the application of steam injection technology requires a judicious selection of stratum media because the remediation effect...
The computational cost of approximating the Richards equation for water flow in unsaturated porous media is a major challenge, especially for tasks that require repetitive simulations. Data-driven modeling offers a faster and more efficient way to es...
As digital technologies continue to evolve, they offer unprecedented opportunities to transform traditional educational paradigms. Virtual worlds offer a dynamic and immersive platform for fostering sustainability education, bridging the gap between...